Many parents have been asking about how to approach local business in search of donation items. Attached is a letter from the school which details our efforts, and the rationale behind our fundraising initiatives this year. Please download the attached file, and distribute to anyone that you think could be a candidate to donate to our silent auction!

Given the scope of our Musical Adventures and a need for us to share the Musical Excellence within our School and Community, we are looking towards a Large Scale Event.

Purpose:

To musically collaborate with other musicians in and from our area.

To raise funds for our Symphonic Trip to Nationals.

Collaborating Artists:

The Highwood Symphonic Band & The Highwood Jazz Orchestra

The Highwood Shedders - local music comedy act!

One further act TBC

The Koehler Sisters & Gratuitous Platypus – local young performers within our Band Program.

Venue: The High River Baptist Church, on Highway 2, which has a 600 capacity (including extended foyer, coffee bar and warm-up area).​Where You Come In (please email stelterp@fsd38.ab.caif you are able and willing to assist):

Auction Items– that you may be able to donate. Please consider sellable items for all tastes and interests (artistic, athletic, destinations, home, office, etc). Email me descriptions or pictures. If we have enough to proceed will pass these on to the…

Auction Committee(Silent, Online). to organize, especially if you have experience with an Online Auction.

Live Auctioneer – suggestions or personal connections?

Live Auction Items – Herb Froese, High River’s very own Pie Man, has agreed to donate his fabulous pies for live auction.

Dessert and Coffee – We are asking every family to bring a favorite dessert for everyone to enjoy. Coffee will be provided by TBA

Dollar to Dollar program. No mark up. No overhead fee. No activation fee. No expiry date. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING EXTRA.

A percentage (between 4%-11% depending on the store) of every Gift Card purchased through Highwood is, in turn, made available for you, throughout your time at Highwood, to put towards any school program costs.

Cards must be purchased through Highwood High School (See below). Regular store bought Gift Cards do not apply.

Sobeys Cards are redeemable at any Canadian Safeway, Sobeys and IGA, as well as several other affiliated stores nationwide.